Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit specifies the outcomes required to prepare, plan and harvest regular trees, no more than 50cm in diameter at the stump height and not taller than 20 metres, using a chainsaw. Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictions This unit replaces FPIH2003A Harvest trees manually - basic |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in forest and forest products operations of all sizes. The unit applies to a forest environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Identify falling requirements |
1.1 Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS ), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to harvesting trees are identified and complied with 1.2 Site environmental protection measures are adhered to in accordance with harvesting plan and relevant legislation and regulations 1.3 Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.4 Falling requirements are determined and assessed for safe working conditions 1.5 Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled 1.6 Trees to be felled and retained are identified and working face and general falling direction are checked 1.7 Tree falling sequence for individual trees is assessed and progressively planned 1.8 Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements |
2 Prepare and maintain falling equipment |
2.1 Tree harvesting is conducted in accordance with work order, environmental and OHS requirements 2.2 Chainsaw and components are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations 2.3 Tools and equipment are selected to support work requirements and prepared in accordance with site procedures 2.4 Blunt or damaged saw chain is detected, rectified and reported in accordance with site procedures 2.5 Chainsaw is sharpened and adjusted or components changed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations 2.6 Chainsaw performance is systematically monitored to ensure and maintain efficient operations |
3 Assess tree and plan falling |
3.1 Tree to be felled is located and surrounding growth cleared to enable a visual assessment of falling characteristics 3.2 Required falling direction and degree of allowable error is assessed 3.3 Trees that are beyond the characteristics appropriate for basic manual harvesting are identified and reported to appropriate personnel 3.4 Trees considered too dangerous to fall are marked and reported in accordance with site procedures 3.5 Sequence of cuts to fall tree is planned in accordance with standard falling procedures 3.6 Suitable escape route is selected and cleared of growth and other obstacles in accordance with environmental care principles and site procedures |
4 Fall tree |
4.1 Movement and whereabouts of other personnel is monitored and work modified to be in accordance with OHS requirements 4.2 Tree falling operations are safely undertaken appropriate to site conditions 4.3 Unexpected characteristics of tree and other problems are assessed and planning reviewed 4.4 Cutting technique is adjusted in response to movement and condition of tree 4.5 Planned escape route is used when tree starts to fall and the movement of tree on ground is monitored until determined stable 4.6 Trees that hang-up are immediately cleared or marked and assistance sought from appropriate personnel |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit |
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Required skills include : |
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Required knowledge and understanding includes : |
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KEY COMPETENCIES The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace |
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Key Competency |
Example of Application |
Performance Level |
How are ideas and information communicated? |
By communicating in simple language to confirm work requirements, convey information and requests to colleagues and report and record outcomes for tree harvesting operations |
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How can information be collected, analysed and organised? |
By collecting, organising and understanding information required to conduct tree harvesting operations |
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How are activities planned and organised? |
By organising and conducting work activities in the correct sequence for tree harvesting operations to be completed within the designated timeframes |
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How is team work used? |
By using effective communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others to maximise confidence, satisfaction and productivity during tree harvesting operations |
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How are mathematical ideas and techniques used? |
By calculating slopes, wind speed and direction to safely complete tasks |
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How are problem solving skills applied? |
By establishing safe and effective processes for tree harvesting operations which anticipate likely problems to avoid wastage and downtime |
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How is the use of technology applied? |
By selecting and using equipment to harvest trees |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below |
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OHS requirements are to be in accordance with Commonwealth , State or Territory legislation and regulations , and organisational safety policies and procedures . Requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation . Requirements may include : |
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Organisational requirements |
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Trees |
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Environmental protection measures |
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Work order |
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Appropriate personnel |
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Falling requirements |
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Conditions |
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Communication |
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Tools and equipment |
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Visual assessment |
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Errors |
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Clearance |
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Operations |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
Harvesting and Haulage |